Globalization and its Impact on the Ind
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Mara Mahoney
Eng. 100
MW 3:154:30
November 26, 2014 Globalization and its Impact on the Indigenous People of Society. In her book, “Globalization and Human Rights,” Alison Brysk states that, “Globalization— the growing interpenetration of states, markets, communications, and ideas across borders— is one of the leading characteristics of the contemporary world” (1). Advancements in communication, computer technology and transportation have escalated the pace of global integration and created a network of interdependent nations. At the forefront of this global movement are multinational corporations who seem to benefit the most from an interconnected world. Globalization provides limitless opportunities for businesses to develop their trade, especially in developing countries where labor and the cost of materials are cheap. While this investment benefits developing countries by creating jobs, growth and foreign exchange, it is not without consequence. In their quest for economic dominance, corporations often act without regard for the indigenous people who have lived there for centuries. This sets off a chain reaction that begins with the acquisition of land for development, which in turn leads to the exploitation of environmental resources, detrimental effects to health and well being and loss of culture. In order to attain economic growth and development, multinational corporations often resort to exploiting land and natural resources without consideration of the environmental impacts or the effect on the native people. These foreign corporations see the land as a means to an end that end being money in their wallets, but for those who reside there and call it home, it has been their source of food, clothing and shelter for past and present generations. The land is just as much a part of them as they are part of the land but corporations fail to comprehend this or blatantly choose not to. Nicholas Low, a professor
Mara Mahoney
Eng. 100
MW 3:154:30
November 26, 2014 Globalization and its Impact on the Indigenous People of Society. In her book, “Globalization and Human Rights,” Alison Brysk states that, “Globalization— the growing interpenetration of states, markets, communications, and ideas across borders— is one of the leading characteristics of the contemporary world” (1). Advancements in communication, computer technology and transportation have escalated the pace of global integration and created a network of interdependent nations. At the forefront of this global movement are multinational corporations who seem to benefit the most from an interconnected world. Globalization provides limitless opportunities for businesses to develop their trade, especially in developing countries where labor and the cost of materials are cheap. While this investment benefits developing countries by creating jobs, growth and foreign exchange, it is not without consequence. In their quest for economic dominance, corporations often act without regard for the indigenous people who have lived there for centuries. This sets off a chain reaction that begins with the acquisition of land for development, which in turn leads to the exploitation of environmental resources, detrimental effects to health and well being and loss of culture. In order to attain economic growth and development, multinational corporations often resort to exploiting land and natural resources without consideration of the environmental impacts or the effect on the native people. These foreign corporations see the land as a means to an end that end being money in their wallets, but for those who reside there and call it home, it has been their source of food, clothing and shelter for past and present generations. The land is just as much a part of them as they are part of the land but corporations fail to comprehend this or blatantly choose not to. Nicholas Low, a professor
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